About Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral is a Episcopal church located at 1117 TEXAS STREET, Houston, TX, 77002. You can reach Christ Church Cathedral at +17132222593.
Christ Church Cathedral (Houston)
Christ Church Cathedral, Houston is the cathedral church for the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. The congregation was established in 1839, when Texas was still an independent republic. It is the oldest extant congregation in Houston and one of the oldest non-Roman Catholic churches in Texas. Many Episcopal churches in Houston and the surrounding area were founded as missions of Christ Church, such as Trinity Church, Houston, founded in 1893.
Where is Christ Church Cathedral located?
Christ Church Cathedral is located at 1117 TEXAS STREET, Houston, TX, 77002. The building sits at coordinates 29.75951, -95.36082, placing it in Houston, TX 77002.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 259 ft
- Christ Church Cathedral Garage 305 ft
- Binz Garage 331 ft
- Public parking 377 ft
- Public paid parking 410 ft
- Central Station Capitol · Metro 548 ft
- Central Station Capitol · Metro 558 ft
- Preston · Metro 607 ft
- Preston · Metro 741 ft
- Central Station Main · Metro 801 ft
- Texas Coney Island #2 318 ft
- Conservatory 387 ft
- Figata · italian, pizza 410 ft
- Luv'em Leches · cake, dessert 410 ft
- Wokker Underground · asian 423 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 29, 2026.
The neighborhood around Christ Church Cathedral
The ZIP code 77002 area around Christ Church Cathedral is home to 18,800 residents with a median household income of $78,292 and a median age of 35.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Christ Church Cathedral
Episcopal worship uses the Book of Common Prayer, the same liturgy Anglicans have prayed for centuries.
- Holy Eucharist lasts about an hour. Includes Scripture readings, sermon, the Nicene Creed, prayers of the people, and Communion.
- All baptized Christians are welcome to receive Communion regardless of denomination.
- Dress varies by parish — suit or business casual is always safe.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Christ Church Cathedral on the National Register of Historic Places
Christ Church Cathedral is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 79002957, added to the Register on 1979-06-15.
Read the official NPS nomination for Christ Church Cathedral →
Churches sharing the architectural tradition of Christ Church Cathedral
5 other US churches in the Gothic Revival tradition are indexed in Churches List.
- Cathedral of Christ the King Atlanta, GA · est. 1939
- St. Francis of Assisi New York, NY · est. 1892
- Saint John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church New York City, NY · est. 1840
- Most Blessed Sacrament Detroit, MI · est. 1915
- Blessed Sacrament Church Seattle, WA
Churches in the same diocese as Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral shares an ecclesiastical jurisdiction with 3 other parishes indexed in Churches List.
- Saint Martin's Episcopal Church Houston, TX
- Saint Johns Episcopal Church Tyler, TX
- Grace Episcopal Church Galveston, TX
Your Sunday at Christ Church Cathedral
Christ Church Cathedral by the numbers
Questions and answers about Christ Church Cathedral
- What denomination is Christ Church Cathedral?
- This church is part of the Episcopal tradition.
- Where is Christ Church Cathedral located?
- Christ Church Cathedral is located at 1117 TEXAS STREET, Houston, TX, 77002.
- Is Christ Church Cathedral on the National Register of Historic Places?
- Yes — NRHP reference 79002957, added 1979-06-15.
- What is the architecture of Christ Church Cathedral?
- Christ Church Cathedral is a Gothic Revival building.
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